Even though the season has just begun now is the time to plan strategies that will ensure our practices create habitats where beneficial insects can thrive rather than die.
K-State Garden Hour at noon continues April 6 with a session on pollinator plants for a continuous food supply. Join us on April 12, at 6:30 pm for the Johnson County session on organic gardening. Both are free but registration is required for the Zoom link. More information to register for both can be found on our Extension website under classes-events, then scroll down to the Horticulture section.
Weekly workdays kickoff at WIC Garden April 5, 2022
Volunteering at the garden is open to the public and it’s a great way to learn about growing food, socialize with others, get physical activity and contribute to a good cause. To learn more and sign up click here
Home & Family
Saving Money when Prices are High
Prices and inflation are higher than ever. This can put a strain on your monthly budget and cause a lot of extra stress. Here are a few ways to help stretch your dollars and keep expenses a little lower.
You may be trying to save some extra money by buying in bulk and cooking the ingredients yourself, like beans! This is great, but make sure you are doing it safely.
Two separate pond management classes are being offered this spring: basic large pond maintenance for owners and pond management for Homeowner's Associations with K-State Research and Extension Aquatic Specialist Joe Gerken and Natural Resource Agent Juju Wellemeyer.
Their territorial behavior in the spring is natural, a few preventative methods can protect both your windows and the birds.
Creating Backyards for Birds
Join the Extension Master Naturalists for the next installment of our beginner birding series. This program details selecting food, feeders, and plants to benefit birds.
Sometimes being a scientist does not require a degree in biology or chemistry. Become a citizen scientist! This is a great opportunity for families and kids alike. Citizen Science can fill data gaps, so get outside and become a scientist!
The biggest part of 4-H education is all about Youth Development. That is what the 4-H Thriving Model supports when it comes to helping the 4-H'ers grow and thrive.
K-State Research and Extension is committed to making its services, activities and programs accessible to all participants. Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities may be requested by contacting Johnson County Extension at (913) 715-7000. Notify staff of accommodation needs as early as possible.
